{"product_id":"pheidole-parva","title":"Pheidole parva","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pheidole parva\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Asia and Africa (e.g. India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 – 6 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor: approx. 1.5 – 2 mm \/ Major: approx. 2.5 – 3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbohydrates (e.g. honey, sugar water, agave syrup), proteins (e.g. cockroaches, flies, crickets, small insects)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 50 – 70%\u003cbr data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e Nest: 60 – 80%\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 24 – 28 degrees\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e Nest: 24 – 28 degrees\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, no hibernation necessary!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend moist 3D nests, acrylic with humidity chambers, or Ytong with a fine structure – ideal for small species!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eColony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, up to several thousand workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of the species Pheidole parva:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003ePheidole parva is a very active and hardworking species. It forms great roads and has an exciting caste system through its soldiers (majors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eDisadvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e Due to their small size, escape security and food waste can pose challenges. The colony can grow very quickly, so regular monitoring and good ventilation are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eAttitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e Pheidole parva is easy to keep but requires a well-secured setup because it is very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e A test tube with a small arena (10×10 cm) is sufficient to start with. Later, you should expand to a nest with a fine structure and an arena of at least 20×20 cm. Due to their small size, they can exploit the smallest cracks, so escape protection (e.g., talc or PTFE) is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eOffer proteins such as cockroaches, flies or crickets every 2 – 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e Carbohydrates such as honey or sugar water are often taken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e Pheidole parva does \u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003enot require hibernation\u003c\/strong\u003e as it comes from tropical regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e The colony is active year-round. Maintain a constant temperature of at least 24 degrees Celsius to prevent brood care and growth from stagnating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e Even during quieter phases, carbohydrates should be offered continuously, and proteins can then be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntMeUp","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 80-100 workers","offer_id":50697264857430,"sku":"","price":35.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 200-400 workers","offer_id":50697264890198,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/9597\/1670\/files\/Pheidole_parva_Koenigin.heic?v=1765375259","url":"https:\/\/antmeup.de\/en\/products\/pheidole-parva","provider":"AntMeUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}